adjective
appropriate
uh-PROH-pree-uht/əˈprəʊpriət/
Suitable or proper for a particular situation or purpose.
The hiker's waterproof boots and raincoat are appropriate for the muddy path.
Etymology
Propriare means “take as one's own,” with proprius meaning “one's own, particular.” The connection to suitability lies in being particular to something: what is appropriate fits the situation or purpose in question.
In context
broken glass creates its own set of problems have deal with lacerations cuts so again there's a situation where you're going to need appropriate work boots and a proper gloves
More examples
- That joke was not appropriate for the occasion.
- Please choose a more appropriate place for the meeting.
- The teacher selected appropriate reading materials for the class.
Forms
appropriate · more appropriate · most appropriate